Texas Attorney General Responds to Ruling on Refugee Case
“I am disappointed with the court’s determination that Texas cannot hold the federal government accountable to consult with us before resettling refugees here,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton. “We are considering our options moving forward to guarantee the safety of Texans from domestic and foreign threats.”
Attorney General Paxton’s Child Support Division Leads the Nation by Collecting $3.8 Billion in Child Support
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Child Support Division (CSD) ranks first in the nation for collecting more than $3.869 billion in child support for the federal fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2015. According to the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Data Report released in April by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, Texas is first among 54 states, territories and districts for the amount of child support collected; the amount of child support collected per employee; and cost effectiveness.
Texas Attorney General Joins Arkansas in Challenge to the State of Delaware to Get Back Millions of Dollars in Unclaimed Money from MoneyGram Checks
¨Thanks to the diligent and methodical work from the Arkansas AG Rutledge’s office, it was determined how Delaware, for its financial gain, completely disregarded the Act and kept millions of dollars from Texas, Arkansas and 19 other states, ¨ said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. We are committed to get this money for unclaimed MoneyGram checks reverted to the States, claiming what rightfully belongs to our taxpayers.¨
Attorney General’s Office Issues Cease and Desist Letter to Former Agency Lawyer
“Current and former Assistant Attorneys General have a duty to follow all rules related to the practice of law in the state of Texas,” said First Assistant Attorney General Jeff Mateer. “While everyone has First Amendment rights to free speech, the law strictly prohibits attorneys from releasing confidential and privileged information.”
Adkins Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
“One more dangerous individual is off the streets and behind bars thanks to the efforts of the Child Exploitation Unit and the Sealy Police Department,” Attorney General Paxton said. “My office will remain steadfast in protecting our children and our communities from the heinous acts of these child predators and continue seeking justice against them.”
AG Paxton: Texas Leads Fight Against DOE, DOJ Bathroom & Locker Room Rules
“Our local schools are now in the crosshairs of the Obama Administration, which maintains it will punish those schools who do not comply with its orders. These schools are facing the potential loss of school funding for simply following common sense policies that protect their students,” Texas Attorney General Paxton said. “This represents just the latest example of the current administration’s attempts to accomplish by executive fiat what they couldn’t accomplish through the democratic process in Congress. By forcing through his policies by executive action, President Obama excluded the voice of the people. We stand today to ensure those voices are heard.”
AG Paxton: Voter ID Essential to Elections Integrity
“Safeguarding the integrity of our elections process is essential to preserving our democracy, and our common-sense law provides simple protections to ensure our elections accurately reflect the will of the voters of Texas.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Agreement to Protect Consumers; Reform Privacy and Security Practices with PayPal
“Innovation in payment processing technology benefits consumers throughout Texas,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “However, it is important that businesses remain aware of the potential consequences regarding their users’ privacy and security so that they can better protect consumers.”
Investigation Lands Eight Men in Jail for Online Solicitation of Minors
“Today, we can say the eight individuals who have been arrested no longer pose a threat to the children of Texas,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “Unfortunately, the dangers of the world can infiltrate any home via computers, tablets, or even a phone. I am grateful for the individuals working in our Child Exploitation Unit and the dedicated law enforcement officials they work with to bring individuals like these to justice.”
AG Paxton: Judge Approves Texas Intervention in DOL Case
“The U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear that states are responsible for regulating the practice of law within their borders, not the federal government,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “This is yet another example of the Obama Administration sticking its nose where the federal government doesn’t belong and threatening the ability of small business owners to prosper, grow and create new jobs.”